Taxation law needs thorough analysis of the impact of both the Commonwealth and NSW taxation on transactions to ensure that business is fully compliant and well informed. This is a very technical area of the law that is continuously subject to change. We offer the partnerships that provide a level of expertise that is commensurate with our larger competitors.

Likewise with commercial and civil litigation. When two parties make a contract, they voluntarily create obligations upon themselves. For example, when you buy a company, or agree to any number of business undertakings, things can really get complex. The contract obligations may be directly affected by a number of encumbrances such as municipal, federal and state laws and regulations, and a variety of other areas of law.

In addition to assisting with business transactions, our lawyers advise and act on disputes involving contracts, receiverships, bankruptcy and foreclosure, real estate and personal property litigation, builders' liens and construction law, corporate and shareholders disputes, franchise litigation or leasing and tenancy issues.

Our firm represents clients in all phases of the ATO processes. As your tax lawyers, we take the time to explain the how tax audits are conducted, we identify your exposure and describe your position in the stage of the audit. We have found that when clients understand the process, it alleviates many of their concerns. All audits are not the same. Clients need a skilled representative to speak directly with the auditor and to assist the examination. Audits can be structured in many forms.

Every day, taxpayers make important business and personal financial decisions that can affect their tax burden. The structure you choose for conducting your business and financing your operations can dramatically affect your tax obligations. Our firm provides domestic and international tax planning for individuals as well as corporate, partnership and trust clients. This includes gift planning, estate planning, planning for asset and business dispositions, disputes with ATO and tax litigation. We can assist you if are planning a transaction that requires a ruling from the ATO or are in the midst of an ATO examination that requires technical tax advice. Our goal is to ensure that our clients are well informed on the tax consequences of their decisions and are given the opportunity to consider alternate approaches aimed at reducing their tax burden.